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The Miami-based art lover and real estate developer refined his approach to acquisition and to promoting public art through a four-decade friendship with the conceptual art pioneer John Baldessari
The Miami-based art lover and real estate developer refined his approach to acquisition and to promoting public art through a four-decade friendship with the conceptual art pioneer John Baldessari
BY ALBERT CHEN
Jessica Dismorr (1885-1939), a pioneering figure in British modern art, has achieved a new auction world record at Bonhams recent Blazing a Trail: Modern British Women auction in London. The sale, which ran online from September 9 to 18, showcased the largest known private collection of works by Dismorr, with the centerpiece, Woman Seated (Self-Portrait), selling for £57,600 (approximately $73,000). The final price far surpassed its pre-sale estimate of £4,000–6,000 (approximately $5,000–$7,600), cementing Dismorr’s position as a significant figure in 20th-century art.
The works came from the Quentin Stevenson Collection, which spanned over two decades of Dismorr’s career and featured 19 pieces. The auction overall achieved a total of £924,660 (approximately $1,170,500), with 82% of lots sold. Notably, more than half of the works sold for amounts at or above their upper estimates, underscoring the strong demand for pieces by British female artists.
Ingram Reid, Head of Bonhams Modern British Art Sale, highlighted the success of the auction. “Over the past four years, our Blazing a Trail series has represented nearly 100 women artists, celebrating their incredible contributions to British art. This year’s sale exceeded expectations, with Jessica Dismorr’s Woman Seated (Self-Portrait) leading the way. Other artists, including Winifred Nicholson, Sophie Ryder, and Emily Young, also performed exceptionally well, reinforcing our position as the leading auction house in this category.”
The auction also featured other notable sales from artists such as Winifred Nicholson, whose Christmas Present fetched £55,200 (approximately $70,000), and Emily Young, whose sculpture Fertility Torso with Head sold for £48,000 (approximately $60,800). Sophie Ryder’s Dancing Hares achieved £40,800 (approximately $51,600), while Sheila Fell’s Village in Cumberland garnered £24,000 (approximately $30,400).
Jessica Dismorr (1885–1939) was a trailblazer in modern art, as one of only two women to join the Vorticist movement and the sole female member of Group X. Her work bridged movements, with exhibitions spanning the Allied Artists Association, the Seven and Five Society, and the London Group. This historic auction not only elevated her legacy but also reaffirmed the growing recognition of modern British women artists.
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BY ALBERT CHEN
A cricket cap worn by Sir Donald Bradman, widely regarded as the greatest batsman in cricket history, sold for AU$479,700 ($310,719 USD) at an auction held by Bonhams Sydney on December 3. The iconic “baggy green” cap, worn by Bradman during the 1947-48 Test series against India, exceeded its pre-auction estimate of AU$300,000 to AU$400,000 ($194,427 to $259,238 USD).
The cap’s historical significance lies in its connection to Bradman’s remarkable career, including his milestone achievement during the series when he became the first Australian cricketer to score 100 first-class centuries. Bradman, who maintained a record-breaking Test batting average of 99.94, is celebrated as a global icon of cricket. Following his death in 2001 at the age of 92, Bradman was honored with a state funeral, reflecting his profound impact on the sport and Australian culture.
The baggy green cap had been on loan to the Bradman Museum in Bowral, Bradman’s hometown, since 2010. It was originally gifted by Bradman to Pankaj “Peter” Gupta, the manager of the visiting Indian team, who then passed it to Indian wicketkeeper PK Sen. Sen, the first Bengali cricketer to play for India, later sold the cap, and it was acquired by its previous owner in 2003.
The 1947-48 series, Bradman’s last in Australia, marked India’s inaugural cricket tour of the country and came just months after India gained independence.
The auction attracted significant interest from cricket enthusiasts and collectors. Merryn Schriever, Managing Director of Bonhams Australia, noted the “brisk and enthusiastic bidding” during the event, which included online and in-person participants. She confirmed that the cap was purchased by a private collector who intends to keep it in Australia.
Alex Clark, Senior Specialist at Bonhams Melbourne, highlighted the cap’s dual significance: its role in Bradman’s storied cricketing legacy and its connection to India’s cricketing history. “This very special baggy green has been part of cricket and sporting heritage for decades and has now found a new home,” he said.
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